Peter Agnone Ruane’s practice areas include solicitor services, labor and employment, and special education. Based in the firm’s Pittston office, he supports clients throughout the northeast region of Pennsylvania, counseling school administrators on their day-to-day legal needs and working closely with district leadership to help strengthen programs, services, and operations.
Peter’s skills in policy development, compliance, and organizational improvement were especially honed during his work in key leadership roles with UNICEF, where he developed and implemented internal regulations, guided large-scale policy initiatives, and consulted on organizational change projects around the globe. His experience navigating complex regulatory frameworks and improving operational efficiency informs his practical, solutions-focused approach to education law.
Earlier in his career, Peter practiced family law, advised small businesses and nonprofits, and served as a judicial law clerk in Lackawanna County. He is a Board-Certified Coach through the Center for Credentialing and Education and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Peter’s diverse experience reflects a longstanding commitment to helping organizations deliver critical services effectively and efficiently—work he continues on behalf of public education.
Education
- Duquesne University School of Law (J.D.)
- University of Scranton (B.A., Philosophy, B.A., Theology)
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
